An Integrative Process for Oral Health Care by Buddhist Mindfulness and Oral Health Science

Name: Wilai Suriyasangpetch

Organization : ผู้วิจัย

keyword: Integrative Process

; Oral Health Care

; Buddhist Mindfulness

; Oral Health Science

Abstract: This is a qualitative dissertation consisting of three objectives, namely: 1) To examine problems and methods of oral health care according to oral health science, 2) To analyze the concept of oral health care in Buddhist scriptures, 3) To present an integrative process for oral health care by Buddhist mindfulness and oral health science.The data were collected from reference documents and seven key informants for in-depth interviews. The Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) form was examined by three experts and the focus group discussion (FGD) was held by five experts to approve the analysis of the integrative oral health care process with Buddhist mindfulness. The findings showed that many people all over the world suffer from the most common oral problems caused by their behavioral and mental aspects. According to oral health science, dental plaque is the key etiological factor of tooth and gum diseases. According to the Tipiṭaka, the Buddha had taught about oral hygiene for a few cases. Brushing methods in the Buddha’s time was related to the methods of dental care that appeared in the Ayurveda with the same purposes of making teeth clean and preventing from bad breath. The concept of integrative process for oral health care is applying the practice of Buddhist mindfulness into the way of taking care of oral health in order to achieve the completeness of oral hygiene for perfect functioning affecting holistic well-being. Thus, the integrative process for oral health care comprises prevention and providing care.The process of prevention refers to right methods for oral health care including mindful tooth brushing, mindful flossing and tongue cleaning as well as practicing right speech and basic Buddhist practices (Dāna, Sīla and Samādhi). The process of providing care has three points: (1) Visiting the dentist for finding out the exact causes of oral pathology and learning how to do the good oral hygiene applied with Buddhist mindfulness and self-awareness (Sati-Sampajañña), (2)Speaking truthfully, politely, honestly with goodwill to help the listeners get something beneficial, and abstaining from delivering bad speech (Sammāvācā), and (3) Practicing tranquil meditation to purify the mind by means of concentration (Sammāsamādhi) resulting in mental well-being.

Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. Center Library

Address: AYUTTHAYA

Email: library@mcu.ac.th

Name: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sanu Mahatthanadull

Role: อาจารย์ที่ปรึกษา

Name: Phramaha Somboon Vuḍḍhikaro, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Role: อาจารย์ที่ปรึกษา

Created: 2564

Modified: 2023-07-16

Issued: 2023-05-21

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DegreeName: Doctor of Philosophy

Level: Doctor of Philosophy

Descipline: Buddhist Studies

Grantor: Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

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